In the book of Ezekiel is revealed all the mysteries. It is no coincidence that Ezekiel was shown things in a time that closely parallels our time. He was shown the abominations that were occurring in the very Temple of God and among the leaders. Some were crying for Tammuz, secretly worshiping idols, worshipping animals, and worshipping the sun. The basest of iniquity was being practiced behind religious doors. But prior to showing Ezekiel these things, he was taken into vision and shown things of a most startling nature.

The first thing that Ezekiel saw was a whirlwind come out of the "North". this was no normal whirlwind. As a matter of fact, the word used here for whirlwind is the same word used when God breathed life into Adam and Eve. It also has connotations about spirit and the quickening of understanding. This tempest was seen as coming from the north. Strong's Concordance defines this as a hidden or secret place which is covered. What this tells us at the outset, it will be shown, is that Ezekiel is seeing the agency through which God gives life and maintains it. But more importantly, it is coming from the secret place of God--namely, the Holy of Holies. This is the real Sanctuary in Heaven. What follows is probably the most important aspect of this entire subject, because a principle is involved that has its counterpart in nature--and is the only yardstick we can use to identify the nature of the principle involved. First, I will discuss the laws of nature involved. These laws have only within the last few decades even begun to be understood. The theories involved have been around for a long time, but have not been proven to any extent until the last few years. Even now, the proof has raised more questions than it has resolved. What I'm talking about is the nature and laws involving the motions of the heavenly bodies, thier effect on one another, the atomic structure and the amazing forces that keep things together, and all the other forces involved--namely, the functions of light and matter, gravity, and all the other forms of energy. The entire vision of Ezekiel discusses these things--not in the framework of nature, but in the framework of the workings of the Government of God! Each agency employed in the Govenment of God has its counterpart or "image" in the world of nature. Truly, "the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament sheweth His handiwork."